Table 4 Distribution of prescriptions according to IMC, and body surface (SC ≤ 2 m2 and SC > 2 m2).

From: Body surface area capping may not improve cytotoxic drugs tolerance

BMI (kg/m2) (N = 51,179)

BSA ≤ 2 m2

BSA > 2 m2

N%

N%

Underweight (< 18.5)

3655

7.14

1

0.002

Capped

 

0

0

Uncapped

 

1

0.002

Normal weight (18.5–24.9)

25,326

49.49

606

1.18

Capped

 

375

0,73

Uncapped

 

231

0,45

Overweight (25–29.9)

12,036

23.52

2292

4.48

Capped

 

1518

2.96

Uncapped

 

774

1.52

Obese (≥ 30)

4427

8.65

2836

5.54

Capped

 

1812

3.54

Uncapped

 

1024

2

Total

45,444

88.79

5735

11.21